Associate Manager - MQA upstream in Visakhapatnam, भारत

Associate Manager position in Manufacturing Quality Assurance at Pfizer's Vizag facility, overseeing cGMP compliance across sterile drug manufacturing operations including filling, washing, and depyrogenation. Requires 6-10 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing QA experience and responsibility for batch record reviews, investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cGMP compliance in solution preparation, filling, capping, and collection operations
• Review electronic batch records, assess manufacturing exceptions, and audit equipment trails
• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs, monitor CCTV feeds, and report non-compliance observations
• Perform manufacturing investigations, implement corrective actions, and ensure regulatory alignment
• Lead interim team supervision and identify process gaps to improve efficiency and reduce downtime

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy or related life sciences field
• 6-10 years of manufacturing quality assurance or production experience in pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and sterile product manufacturing standards
• Capability to handle regulatory inspections from FDA, MHRA, TGA and similar agencies
• Technical writing skills for accurate and concise documentation
• Proficiency with quality investigation tools and batch record systems
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities across organizational levels